Multiplying and Dividing Fractions - Word Problems

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What is a fraction?

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How do you multiply fractions?

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How do you divide fractions?

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width: Area = Length × Width.

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What is the mixed number 2 1/3 as an improper fraction?

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How do you find a fraction of a whole number?

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is a reciprocal?

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the area of a field that is 2 1/3 yds long and 2 1/4 yds wide?

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